The Tiger Rising

A gentle, heartfelt story about grief and friendship, with a touch of magic and a bittersweet lesson.

Directed by

Ray Giarratana

Genres

Adventure, Family, Drama

Starring

Dennis Quaid, Katharine McPhee, Queen Latifah

Tagline

Let your imagination run wild.

Overview

When 12-year-old Rob Horton discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs wild and life begins to change in the most unexpected ways. With the help of a wise and mysterious maid, Willie May and the stubborn new girl in school, he must navigate through childhood memories, heartache, and wondrous adventures.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Grief, friendship, family, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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